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MAIDSTONE COMES TO THANET (BIGNEWS MARGATE)

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 10:00:00 GMT

I see from Paul Carter's blog that he and his intrepid cabinet colleagues have, this week been on tour in Thanet , and despite his wish to dispel the myth, that KCC is Maidstone centric, I am not entirely convinced. With an open mind I was just thinking (alright in my East Kent biased sort of way), just how would those cabinet members, get to Thanet , what sort of preparations...

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NHS stalwarts thanked for crucial contribution (East Grinstead Courier)

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT

He added: "This is our NHS and I believe we should cherish it and support all those involved in it. Long may it continue."Facing an audience including many retired doctors, nurses and support staff, recently-appointed Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust chief executive Glenn Douglas - the man brought in following last year's public scandal over local death rates from hospital acquired infection...

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Study shows k amp;s slow to answer calls (East Grinstead Courier)

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Kent and Sussex Hospital is one of the worst in the country for leaving people hanging on the phone, says a new report.

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Survey reveals hospital is slow to answer calls (East Grinstead Courier)

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:22:10 GMT

Kent and Sussex Hospital is one of the worst in the country for leaving people hanging on the phone, says a new report.

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Driver arrested over man's death (BBC News)

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:48:01 GMT

A 25-year-old man is arrested and bailed in connection with the death of an elderly pedestrian in Kent.

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Woman on trial for murder of gay man (PinkNews.co.uk)

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 13:16:23 GMT

Phillipa Hart stands jointly accused with Christopher GrahamA 22-year old Maidstone woman has been giving evidence at her trial.Phillipa Hart stands jointly accused with Christopher Graham, 26, of the murder of David Redman, known as Camp David.They had all been drinking together in a pub in Dover on March 10th 2007, when they went to the seafront.There was an argument in which Graham accused...

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Devastated cat owner in plea to motorists (East Grinstead Courier)

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT

... which is a bit worrying. It is not a busy road though."Owner of Putlands Veterinary Surgery, in Maidstone Road, Eryl Davies said: "Unfortunately things like this happen as cats have a mind of their own."Ms Freeman is now asking drivers to slow down. "This past couple of weeks will have slowed me down on the road. A sign is being printed which I will put on my gravel asking people to slow...

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Women raise £75k on night walk (East Grinstead Courier)

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Women of all ages congregated in Kings Hill on Saturday to walk through the night and raise in excess of £75,000 for charity. the moonlit walk was described by organisers from the heart of kent hospice as a "night of gossip and giggles with ...

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Cyclist dies after hitting Go Slow sign (The Telegraph)

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 06:38:30 GMT

Postal worker Mark Titus struck the speed reduction sign after losing control of his mountain bike on a steep hill in Boxley, near Maidstone in Kent.

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Maidstone Goes Green (British Blogs)

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 18:48:19 GMT

Letter in the Kent Messenger (4th July 2008)Dear Editor,It was great to see the coverage of Maidstone Goes Green in last week's KM, especially along side the figures for car journeys in and out of the town.With climate change meaning that this year ships will be able to sail to the north pole for the first time, and with fuel and food prices hitting all time highs, going green is essential....

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More than 30 arrests follow raids (BBC News)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 19:36:39 GMT

Twenty four men and four women from Kent and London have been charged with drugs offences after raids in Maidstone on Tuesday and Wednesday.

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Police free bar killings suspect (SAOIRSE32)

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:16:53 GMT

BBC 2 July 2008 A man arrested in England for questioning about the murder of six people in a County Down bar 14 years ago has been released without charge. Officers from the PSNI arrested the 45-year-old in Maidstone on Monday with the assistance of Kent police. The killings in Loughinisland took place as the men, aged 34 to 87, watched television. The victims were watching a World...

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Egg donor mom delivers (IOL)

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:46:44 GMT

Egg donor mom delivers July 01 2008 at 03:46PM London - A 55-year-old British woman who placed advertisements for an egg donor on a London bus has given birth to a healthy baby girl.Linda Weeks, from Maidstone in Kent, in the south of England, and her husband Richard are the proud parents of Katy, born after 14 years of trying for a baby.They spent $4 000 (about R32 000) on the advertisements...

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Man arrested over Loughinisland murders (ireland.com)

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:31:08 GMT

The 45-year-old man was detained in Maidstone, Kent, in connection with the 1994 Ulster Volunteer Force attack in a bar in Loughinisland, where patrons were watching Ireland play Italy in the World Cup. Police are also questioning him about the attempted murder of five other people in the bar.

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Pub shooting suspect from 1994 arrested (Edinburgh Evening News)

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Kent: Police have arrested a 45-year-old man in connection with a pub shooting 14 years ago.

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Investigation reveals Borough Green hole cause (East Grinstead Courier)

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:00:00 GMT

The cause of a mysterious cavern which last week appeared in Borough Green has been revealed.After several days of digging, engineers have discovered a leaking pipe to be the cause of a large empty space under Maidstone Road, which was revealed by the appearance of a small hole on Tuesday last week.Kent Highway Services' head of community operations Kim Hill said: "Our investigations...

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Food poison alert after fraudsters steal trader's identity to place £2m orders (Times Online)

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 22:13:37 GMT

... which is owed £24,416 for a consignment of Irn Bru and other brands, and Heritage Foods, of Maidstone, Kent, which is owed £50,000 for catering cuts of lamb. Related LinksThe perpetrators are thought to have inside knowledge of the food industry. When the gang places an order, it claims to be acting on behalf of Tri-Imp Ltd, a legitimate trader that has operated for 26 years in Bradford....

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Katy the bus baby is a mother’s joy (Times Online)

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 21:40:36 GMT

A 55-year-old librarian who advertised on London buses for an egg donor in a desperate attempt to become a mother, gave birth to a baby girl this month after 14 years of trying to start a family. Linda Weeks, from Maidstone, Kent, said no words could describe her gratitude to the woman who came forward to donate eggs and help her realise her dream of motherhood. She said: “It is hard...

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Charity show in father's memory (East Grinstead Courier)

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:26:31 GMT

... dance, a rap and songs from the school's guitar club. The youngsters also appeared on BBC Radio Kent this week and Charlotte described the experience as "brilliant".Mrs Harris explained Charlotte and Jonathan had organised the event themselves and as well as presenting it, they were also involved in the money counting and will even take the money to the bank.She said: "We are very proud...

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Pub fight stabbing - three people arrested (East Grinstead Courier)

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:26:25 GMT

You are here: | | PUB FIGHT STABBING - THREE PEOPLE ARRESTED 12:00 - 27 June 2008 A Man was stabbed in the stomach after a fight broke out at a Staplehurst pub.The 20-year-old from Staplehurst was taken to Maidstone Hospital for treatment following the brawl at around 11.30pm on Friday last week in The Pride of Kent on the High Street.Police arrested and fined an 18-year-old man, a 19-year-old...

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